Springfield…State Rep. Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) was named to
two leadership positions this week.

First, Bryant was selected to
serve as Vice Chairman of the Downstate Republican Caucus. The Chairman of the
Downstate Republican Caucus is State Representative C.D. Davidsmeyer of
Jacksonville.

“The Downstate Republican Caucus is pleased to welcome State
Representative Terri Bryant as Vice Chair. Terri Bryant will bring a strong
voice to the Downstate Caucus. Terri’s district, much like mine, is home to a
great variety of natural resources, private industry, and public employment
opportunities. I have no doubt that Representative Bryant will be a powerful
voice for the 115th District and our shared downstate values.”
Davidsmeyer said.

For her part, Bryant says she was honored to receive the
support of her fellow Downstate Caucus colleagues.

“I’m very proud to have been named Vice Chair of the
Downstate Republican Caucus. As Vice Chair I can really elevate my voice and
stand up for the values of the people of my district, and for all the people of
southern Illinois. I’m truly honored and humbled to have the privilege to serve
in this capacity,” Bryant said.

The Downstate Republican Caucus meets regularly in
Springfield, bringing together State Representatives from a large geographic
territory that extends from Rockford to the southeast and southwest corners of
Illinois.

Bryant also made news this week after being named as a
Member of the Board of the Illinois Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus, a
legislative group dedicated to protecting 2nd Amendment rights, and
advancing the interests of anglers, hunters, trappers, and target shooters. “As a member of the Illinois Legislative
Sportsmen’s Caucus, I will work
closely with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources to communicate
sportsmen’s views on hunting and fishing seasons, as well as fight to expand opportunities
for kids and adults to promote and preserve Illinois sportsmen’s traditions,”
Bryant said.

Springfield…Responding to the stark reality set forth
by Governor Rauner today, State Representative Terri Bryant expressed her
appreciation to the Governor for presenting an honest picture of state
spending, while committing to take this initial plan and move forward to
influence priorities as these negotiations continue.

“This is a tough thing to look at, but from the perspective
that our state’s spending has been left unchecked for over a decade, it’s
understandable this is the place we need to start,” said Bryant.“I’m committed to representing the interests
of our district, and am anxious to get to work.”